In late July and early August 2021, COVID-19 cases rose sharply in Kanawha County. The county health officer urged all eligible residents to get a COVID-19 vaccine.
In early July, officials had reported fewer than five new cases a day. By August 1, 2021, the health department had found 75 new cases since the Thursday before. The health officer said the indicators showed that COVID-19 was “back and on the rise.” She said the Delta variant was the main strain across the United States and that she was concerned about more Delta cases in the county. She said it was very important to follow COVID-19 guidance and get vaccinated.
Where people could get a vaccine
- At that time, everyone 12 and older in West Virginia could get a COVID-19 vaccine.
- The health department gave vaccines on weekdays, Monday to Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- A community testing and vaccine clinic was set for the Schoenbaum Center on a Thursday afternoon, from 1 to 5 p.m.
- More clinics were set for August 7, 14 and 21, 2021, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
By August 18, 2021, the CDC listed Kanawha County as a high-risk county. The health department added a drive-thru testing and vaccine clinic on Saturday, August 21, and again asked people who were not vaccinated to get the shot.
See Health department alerts public of rise in COVID-19 cases and Walk-up COVID-19 vaccination and testing clinic.
This information is from August 2021. It is kept here as a record and is not current advice. Check current guidance from the CDC or your doctor.